A’s nephew has absconded from his home. He sent his servant to trace his missing nephew. When the servant had left, A then announced that anybody who discovered the missing boy, would be given the reward of Rs. 500. The servant discovered the missing boy without knowing the reward. When the servant came to know about the reward, he brought an action against A to recover the same. But his action failed. It was held that the servant was not entitled to the reward because he did not know about the offer when he discovered the missing boy. Name the case on reading the facts:

Option A: Lalman Shukla v. Gauri Dutt

Option B: Donogue v. Stevenson

Option C: Tweedle v. Atkinson

Option D: Dutton v. Poole

Correct Answer

Option: a

Explanation

Lalman Shukla v. Gauri Dutt, (1913) 11 ALJ 489. (Knowledge and acceptance of offer)

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